Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010

Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon G15 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The G15 was brought out 3 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G15 matches up vs the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus 7010
G15 | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon G15
7010 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus 7010
G15 | 7010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 versus Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 vs the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and 7010 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and 7010.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G15 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher G15 should have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called as | - | mju 7010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $200 |